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According to Hong Kong's "Sing Tao Network", tropical storm "Lion Rock" hit Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Observatory issued a Strong Wind Signal No. 3 in the early morning of today (8th), followed by a red and black rainstorm warning. Speaking at a press conference on measures in the Chief Executive's 2021 Policy Address today, Hong Kong Observatory Assistant Director Song Man-juan said that this morning's "black rain" warning was issued in October for the second time on record, and the last time was in 2016, which was also related to tropical storms.
According to the Hong Kong "East Net" report, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm warning signal at 11:45 on the 8th, and by 12:45 noon, it was changed to a red rainstorm warning, and the Hong Kong Education Bureau announced that all schools would close classes in the afternoon. In addition, the Observatory issued a strong wind signal No. 3 at 4:40 a.m. on the 8th, and the average wind speed in Hong Kong is expected to be 41 to 62 kilometers per hour. Tropical depression Lion Rock has intensified into a tropical storm.
Hong Kong's "Sing Tao Network" said that Song Wenjuan said that extreme weather will increase with the impact of climate change, and Hong Kong needs to increase its efforts to reduce carbon to cope with climate change.
In addition, there are storms in many parts of Hong Kong, and the Director of Drainage Services of Hong Kong, Pang Yani, said that the Department will strengthen the cleaning of storm drains before the rainy season to avoid blockage, but the rainfall in local areas may exceed the capacity to bear, resulting in siltation of water channels, and this year has already sent a response team to clean up areas with accumulated water, and the water level has been lowered.
According to the website of the Hong Kong Observatory, the rainstorm warning in Hong Kong is divided into three levels, which are marked in yellow, red and black respectively.
The Yellow Rainstorm Warning Signal was issued to remind the public that heavy rainfall of more than 30 mm per hour has been recorded or is expected to be recorded or expected to be continuous in most parts of Hong Kong and that the rain may continue; the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued indicating that heavy rainfall of more than 50 mm per hour has been recorded or expected in most parts of Hong Kong and that the rain may continue.
After the issuance of the black rainstorm warning signal, the public should stay indoors and take shelter in a safe place until the heavy rain has passed; those working in open places should stop working outdoors and take shelter in a safe place; the Government calls on employers not to require employees to work unless there is a prior agreement on work arrangements during the rainstorm; and students who have not left home to go to school should stay at home. Students who have returned to school should remain on campus until they are safe.
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